Lab Assistant - Monday - Friday 11:00pm-7:30am

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

Eurofins Viracor LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following conditions:

Drug Screen: Successful candidates will be required to pass a standard drug screen as part of the pre-employment process.

Background Check: A thorough background check will be conducted for all potential employees. This may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, education verification, and employment history.

Visa Sponsorship: Eurofins Viracor LLC does not sponsor employment visas. All candidates must have the legal right to work in Lenexa, KS without requiring sponsorship. Unless approved by HR and supporting parties.

The Laboratory Assistant is primarily responsible for performing duties related to accessioning, specimen management, problem resolution, and data entry and specimen storage with a high degree of proficiency.

Level I - Minimum

Receive incoming shipments and document appropriately

Examine samples for accuracy and other requirements (sample type, volume, etc.)

Contact client to resolve sample and/or testing related issues or discrepancies

Complete correction requests as needed

Operation of the front end processing automation equipment as assigned by management

Perform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Label samples and deliver them to proper area(s)

Retrieve and re-file samples for testing

Properly store specimens for short term and long term storage

Prepare specimens to be shipped and adhere to all applicable shipping requirements

Aid laboratory personnel in cleaning duties

Maintain quality control and quality assurance records as required

Adhere to all quality and safety standards, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies

Adhere to policies and protocols in the lab

Work closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficiently

Ensure adherence to laboratory safety policies

Other duties as assigned by management

Level II – Fully meets the qualifications of Level I plus the following:

Manage issues and projects; resolve escalated issues as appropriate.

Demonstrate superior understanding of Laboratory operations

Level III – Fully meets the qualifications of Level I and II plus the following:

Demonstrate leadership skills through the supervision, coaching and mentoring of others as required

Ensure department adheres to policies and procedures

Level I - Minimum

High School diploma or equivalent required

2 years of clinical laboratory experience preferred

Must be comfortable with raw specimen handling

Ability to read, interpret, and comply with documents such as internal SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policies

Position may require evening and weekend hours

Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs, with database skills and 1 year data entry

experience preferred

Level II – Fully meets the qualifications of Level I plus the following:

Demonstrated leadership abilities

Advanced problem solving skills

Level III – Fully meets the qualifications of Level I and II plus the following:

Ability to manage direct other Associates as required

Ability to manage daily workload as required

Ability to assist Management in providing overall direction of workflow for Lab Assistants and Support Services as needed

Ability to ensure applicable SOPs are being utilized and followed appropriately

Help with weekly scheduling of staff

Serve as the primary trainer for new Lab Assistants or re-training of existing Lab Assistants

Ability to accurately answer questions when Supervisor is unavailable

Ability to interact with other departments as necessary and develop relationships with other Lab Leadership and Management as it relates to work processes and work flow

Ability to communicate concerns/needs as necessary to Supervisor

Aid Supervisor with areas of improvement in workflow or organization, etc.

Physical Requirements:

Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead

Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting

Ability to stand for extended periods of time as necessary in the laboratory (4 or more hours)

Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds. It is advised to obtain assistance for items over 25

pounds.

Physical dexterity sufficient to move body frequently around laboratory equipment and instrumentation

Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)

Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions

Monday - Friday 11:00pm-7:30am

Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.